Lucerne, Switzerland

Lucerne, Switzerland

Lucerne, the most populous city in central Switzerland, rests amid the snowcapped mountains on the north end of Lake Lucerne. Lucerne is the quintessential storybook image of a Swiss town, with 14th-century Museggmauer city walls, covered bridges and spired, turreted buildings. Among its many attractions, it’s also a gateway to spectacular sights and a varity of ourdoor activities, including hiking and skiing at the nearby Rigi and Pilatus mountains in the Swiss Alps.